The Damages star gushed about Shaw to Good Housekeeping in 2007, a year after the couple wed.

"He's one of the most creative people I've ever met," Close said of the biotech entrepreneur. "He's a brilliant man, very much a man's man — he's incredibly athletic."

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Glenn Close and third husband David Shaw are divorced

Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian: After a very tumultuous relationship, the oldest Kardashian sister bid farewell to Disick after first meeting in 2006. A pic of Disick in early July looking cozy with former flame Chloe Bartoli in Monaco fueled cheating rumors. Days later, Kourtney reportedly dumped Scott. These days, the mother of three is looking hot as ever and she's not shy about posting it on Instagram! Work it, Kourt!

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Charlize Theron and Sean Penn: This couple definitely takes the title for weirdest breakup. The stunning Australian actress reportedly "ghosted" Penn back in June. Theron cut off all contact with Penn and left many text messages and calls (some say hundreds) unanswered. But it's not like Theron can claim she lost her phone, she was photographed by the paparazzi all over Cannes! While Sean got the hint eventually, we wouldn't recommend the same tactic with your next breakup.

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Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock: By the time news broke of Reba and Narvel's divorce, people everywhere were asking: "IS LOVE EVEN REAL ANYMORE?!" The country legend and her producer hubby split in August after a whopping 26 years together! But Reba isn't one to dwell on the past - she has her career to keep her plenty busy, including the release of her new album "Love Somebody."

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Perrie Edwards and Zayn Malik: Zayn caused a fan meltdown after he announced his decision to leave "One Direction" in March - coincidentally, after pictures emerged of him apparently close to a woman that wasn't his fiancee, Perrie. So it was a shock to many when the heartthrob called off their engagement in August. But don't worry girls, Zayn seems like he has moved on after being spotted with stunning Burberry model Neelam Gill.

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Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy: Yes, puppets have feelings too! This high-profile couple's devastating breakup after 40 years together was a shocker to everyone. The pair announced in a Facebook post that they will end their romantic relationship but will continue to work professionally. It seems as if both have moved on - especially Miss Piggy, who has been spotted canoodling with some very good lookin' men. You go girl!

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Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt: The "Mad Men" star announced his divorce to Westfeldt over Labor Day weekend after 18 years of marriage! While we were completely blindsided by their split, we can't help but assume that Hamm's recent stint in rehab may have had something to do with it.

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Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge: The British duo called it quits after a 4-year relationship. Sources close to the couple claim the couple were in a bit of a rough patch for awhile, especially with the demands of their hectic schedule. Sienna was recently photographed without her signature blonde locks - we can only hope the drastic change has nothing to do with her devastating split!

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Close was rather reflective at the time, telling the mag that the advice she'd give to her younger self would be to trust her gut instinct.

"I would say: 'Pay attention. Listen to your inner voice,'" Close said. "A lot of times what that inner voice tells you is not the easiest thing to do. But don't override that voice, because that's who you really are

Close and Shaw shared no children together, but the actress has one daughter, Annie Shaw, from a previous marriage.